SNL just now doing an NYC-centric cold open? I still remember some fans thinking this would be too niche for the rest of the country, but I guess not. Nice seeing the solid Miles Teller in the cold open, for the second hosting stint in a row. I’m liking that voice he is using as Cuomo. Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani? I like that guy (and Zohran, too, not to get too political for these reviews), but why not a cast member? Ramy is also an Arab (like yours truly) and as far as I know, we aren’t that close looks-wise to how Indian people look like. I’m also sure we don’t need more cameos.
April 5, 2025 – Jack Black / Elton John & Brandi Carlile (S50 E16)
I knew SNL would be parodying that bizarre “Day of Liberation” speech Trump gave a few days ago.
December 10, 2022 – Steve Martin & Martin Short / Brandi Carlile (S48 E8)
Cold Opening - Blocking It Out for Christmas for Christmas, singing (BOY), (CES), (KET), (SRS), (EGN) block anxieties It feels right getting a non-political cold open with Steve & Martin hosting the show. The Mariah Carey joke feels a bit tired, but Bowen’s delivery of it was decent as expected. I’m not really liking, so …
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October 23, 2021 – Jason Sudeikis / Brandi Carlile (S47 E4)
Cold Opening - The Ghost of Biden Past Joe Biden 2013 (JAS) gives a pep talk to beleaguered Joe Biden 2021 (JAJ) Good to see James’ Biden returning after a solid debut in the premiere. Always great to see Chloe, and she fits Jan Psaki’s part well, even when’s she not trying to sound anything …
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